Hickory Wood Floors Pro’s and Con’s

Hickory wood floors are known for their distinctive appearance and durability. Hickory is a tough and dense hardwood, making it an excellent choice for flooring in high-traffic areas or homes with pets and children. Its grain pattern varies from straight to wavy and the character grade, often features knots and mineral streaks (black, grey or…

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Why Hardwood Floors Make Your Home Sound Amazing

How Hardwood Floors Can Make Your Home Sound Better Did you know that hardwood floors can make your home sound better? Just like the wood used in musical instruments, hardwood floors have special properties that can improve the way sound travels in your house. Let’s explore how this works and why it’s beneficial for your…

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How do I chose a wood floor stain?

Selecting the right stain for your hardwood floor can be a daunting task. With numerous options available, ranging from white to black, it’s essential to consider various factors to ensure you achieve the desired look for your space. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of choosing the perfect stain for your hardwood…

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My Floor Just Got Water-Popped, What Now?

Here are some things that you need to know right now. First, stay off the floors until they are completely dry. If you have to walk on the floors, do so with clean, dry socks, no shoes and absolutely no BAREFEET. The oils from your feet will negatively affect the wood floor stain and/or finish.…

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What should we know about our wood delivery?

There are a few important things that you MUST be aware of, when accepting a wood floor delivery. 1. We want to make sure most or all of the wet trades (drywall, plaster, paint, concrete etc..) are done with their work before the wood delivery, as that will add a lot of unnecessary moisture in…

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Different types of wood transitions and thresholds

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You can transition many different ways when installing or adding new wood floors to your home. TOOTHING OR WEAVING IN This is when we are installing new wood in room and the adjoining room also has the same wood floors. When we tooth or weave in, we will remove boards in the adjoining room, at…

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Why are my wood floors changing color and what can I do?

The design pattern of a wooden finish floor

Most wood floors are photosensitive and will change color over time. Being a natural product, they will change with the environment. The most common way they change is their color. Let’s break down each species that are most common in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Red oak- The oak family tends to change color the least,…

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What is our #1 callback with our clients?

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Since we started in business, well over 20 years ago, the #1 callback is when clients have furniture delivered/moved or they have an appliance delivered/moved. To this day, we still get about 4-5 calls a month regarding these issues, either from the client, or the vendor. The most important thing is to take control and…

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Dealing with Water-Damaged Wood Floors: A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most common issues we assist our clients with is water damage to wood flooring. While this situation can be stressful, following the right steps can help salvage your existing wood and subfloor. It’s important to understand that this process is not always a quick fix—especially if you’re hoping to preserve the original…

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